Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of New Abbey within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
New Abbey*, par. and vil., Kirkcudbrightshire-par., 13,199 ac., pop. 906; vil., 7½ miles S. of Dumfries; P.O.; near the vil. is the fine ruin of a Cistercian abbey (Sweetheart Abbey) founded in 1275 by Devergoil.